Cisco Meraki MS225-48LP-HW 48x Gigabit Ethernet PoE 4x 10G SFP Switch MS22548LPHW

Description:

The Cisco Meraki MS225-48LP-HW cloud-managed Ethernet switch is used in enterprise network infrastructure to provide Layer 2 switching, Power over Ethernet connectivity, and centralized network management through the Meraki cloud platform. Commonly installed in office networks, schools, retail stores, healthcare facilities, and distributed enterprise environments requiring reliable switching and device power for access points, IP phones, and security cameras. Network administrators and IT integrators use this switch for network expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and replacement of legacy access-layer switches while maintaining simplified cloud-based network management.

Applications:

The Cisco Meraki MS225-48LP-HW switch is widely deployed in enterprise access-layer networks where centralized cloud management and PoE connectivity are required. It is commonly used in corporate offices, educational campuses, healthcare facilities, retail chains, and hospitality environments to connect workstations, wireless access points, VoIP phones, and network security devices while enabling administrators to monitor and configure the network through the Meraki cloud dashboard.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco Meraki
• Manufacturer Part Number: MS225-48LP-HW
• Product Type: Cloud-Managed Layer 2 Ethernet Switch
• Total Ports: 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE ports
• Uplink Ports: 4 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink interfaces
• PoE Budget: Up to 370 W total PoE power
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at PoE+
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 130.95 Mpps
• Management Platform: Cisco Meraki Cloud Dashboard
• Features: VLAN support, QoS, Layer 2 switching, link aggregation, port mirroring
• Security Features: 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, port security
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable switch chassis
• Power Supply: Internal AC power supply

Common Replacements:

• Cisco Meraki MS250-48LP-HW Cloud-Managed Switch
• Cisco Meraki MS210-48LP-HW Cloud-Managed Switch
• Cisco Catalyst C9200L-48P-4X-E Ethernet Switch